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I must say, the Jalsa was a massive one. Look at the crowed - jam packed.
People of Chakwal are very Patriotic Pakistanis so I am not surprised to see this huge crowd.
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imran is running on busy schedule??
tomo peshawar, 27 ghotki, etc etc
plzz imran khan a separate and impressive speech for karachi because we karachites are very interactive online so we know your speeches are very indifferent, v know wht you gonna say here
tomo peshawar, 27 ghotki, etc etc
plzz imran khan a separate and impressive speech for karachi because we karachites are very interactive online so we know your speeches are very indifferent, v know wht you gonna say here
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imran is running on busy schedule??
tomo peshawar, 27 ghotki, etc etc
plzz imran khan a separate and impressive speech for karachi because we karachites are very interactive online so we know your speeches are very indifferent, v know wht you gonna say here
I believe Imran Khan will give even a more impressive speech in Karachi because it will be on Quaid-e-Azam's birthday (December 25th) and will be near Mazar-e-Quaid. Also Karachi has more flavor and more diversity so it will be a great Jalsa in Karachi InshAllah
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tahreek insaf should use pamphlets distibute them and use their workers to go in villages and educate people like the polio teams goes to each and every village or dehaat, make them aware about current situation and the solution, convince them to vote imran khan
in this way people will turn to imran khan
this is what happened when muslim league created pakistan, made every muslim aware, so in short time pakistan became reality
this is what happened in chinese communist long march
in this way people will turn to imran khan
this is what happened when muslim league created pakistan, made every muslim aware, so in short time pakistan became reality
this is what happened in chinese communist long march
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PTI will take action against British newspaper: Imran Khan
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan said on Wednesday that his party will take legal action against the newspaper that published a report alleging that he was introduced to Ambassador Cameron Munter in the presence of the director general of the Pakistani intelligence agency.
Khan had earlier termed the report “totally fabricated and false.”
The report was published in British newspaper The Sunday Times and was also reported by local newspapers. It alleges that the PTI chief was introduced to Munter in General Shuja Pasha’s presence, adding that Khan is supported by the Pakistani intelligence agency and military. The ISPR also issued a statement earlier this week terming the story “totally baseless and concocted”.
Talking to the media at the Lahore airport today (Wednesday), the PTI chief said:
“We have written a letter to The Sunday Times. We have clearly told them if they do not retract their report we will take action against them.”
Khan also said that President Asif Ali Zardari is responsible for the memo scandal and that Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani should have resigned earlier as he has not been loyal to the country.
When asked about his upcoming rally in Karachi, he said that PTI will arrange a “mammoth gathering” on December 25 in Karachi.
“Right now the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Zulfiqar Mirza are on opposite sides and the people of Karachi are divided,” he said.
“I am trying to unite Pakistan… if Karachi rises, Pakistan will rise.”
PTI is planning a rally in Karachi on December 25 near the Mazar-e-Quaid. The party’s goal is to bring out a whopping 200,000 people. Party officials earlier told The Express Tribune that the December 25 rally’s theme will be ‘National Unity’ as Khan wants everyone to participate, above ethnic divides.
PTI will take action against British newspaper: Imran Khan – The Express Tribune
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan said on Wednesday that his party will take legal action against the newspaper that published a report alleging that he was introduced to Ambassador Cameron Munter in the presence of the director general of the Pakistani intelligence agency.
Khan had earlier termed the report “totally fabricated and false.”
The report was published in British newspaper The Sunday Times and was also reported by local newspapers. It alleges that the PTI chief was introduced to Munter in General Shuja Pasha’s presence, adding that Khan is supported by the Pakistani intelligence agency and military. The ISPR also issued a statement earlier this week terming the story “totally baseless and concocted”.
Talking to the media at the Lahore airport today (Wednesday), the PTI chief said:
“We have written a letter to The Sunday Times. We have clearly told them if they do not retract their report we will take action against them.”
Khan also said that President Asif Ali Zardari is responsible for the memo scandal and that Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani should have resigned earlier as he has not been loyal to the country.
When asked about his upcoming rally in Karachi, he said that PTI will arrange a “mammoth gathering” on December 25 in Karachi.
“Right now the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Zulfiqar Mirza are on opposite sides and the people of Karachi are divided,” he said.
“I am trying to unite Pakistan… if Karachi rises, Pakistan will rise.”
PTI is planning a rally in Karachi on December 25 near the Mazar-e-Quaid. The party’s goal is to bring out a whopping 200,000 people. Party officials earlier told The Express Tribune that the December 25 rally’s theme will be ‘National Unity’ as Khan wants everyone to participate, above ethnic divides.
PTI will take action against British newspaper: Imran Khan – The Express Tribune
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Ex-senator, others on PTI bandwagon
LAHORE A large number of notable political figures from different political parties - including former Senator Shafqat Mehmood, ex-district Nazims Raja Tariq Kiani, Javed Kahlun, former MNA Riffat Javed - announced joining the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) on Wednesday.
PPP Lahore ex-president Asgher Gujjer, former PML-N MPA Zia Ahmed Khan, former tehsil Nazim, Sargodha, Ali Asgher Laari, Awami National Party Punjab (Women Wing) president Neelam Shah, Gujjer Khan ex-Nazim Tariq Kiani joined the PTI along with their thousands of supporters, expressing confidence in the leadership of Imran Khan.
“Even the US has started to feel the wind of change in Pakistan,” said PTI chief Imran Khan, while responding to a question related with the statement of US high ups about the PTI’s rising popularity in the country.
Responding to a question about his meeting with Cameron Munter, Imran said that he had met him a few months back.
To a query about his meeting with the military hierarchy, he said that he had never met Gen Kayani in individual capacity.
He said that he had had only one meeting with ISI chief Gen Shuja Pasha in which he had discussed the issue of drone strikes in Pakistan and the wave of terrorism in the country.
Challenging the Sharifs and Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Imran said he would declare his assets after Muharram ul Haram and the PML-N leadership should also come up with complete detail of the properties they possessed in London as well as in other parts of the world.
To another question related with the call of ‘long march’ against the Zardari government, Imran said the PTI would not become a part of any such call given by PML-N, adding that ‘N’ League was the supporter of status quo and wanted to take its turn after the PPP whereas the PTI struggle was against the status quo.
He said both PPP and PML-N might once again get united against the PTI as both parties had the same agenda of remaining in power. The partnership had ruined the country, he said.
To a question about the sealing of PTI office in Lahore by the Punjab government, he said the Sharifs were acting like dictators, asking them to avoid such tactics.
He said whenever the PML-N had come into power, it forgot all democratic norms and started victimizing its rivals. He said the tsunami of the PTI had scared everyone and the wave would break every barrier that came in its way. To a query why the PTI was allowing the old faces to join its fold, Imran replied, “Should I import faces from other countries? It’s all about a leader; if the leader is fair, his team will work well.”
He said the PTI would not ignore its committed workers. To a question about Shah Mehmood Qureshi, he said it was his choice to join any party.
To a question about the issue of South Punjab, he said that he was in favour of new provinces but this must not be done in haste. He said there must be a debate over this issue and all the aspects should be discussed before making any such discussion.
When asked to comment over the memo scandal, he said that the resignation of Hussain Haqqani from the slot of Ambassador was not enough, calling for judicial inquiry to bring facts to the surface.
Ex-senator, others on PTI bandwagon
LAHORE A large number of notable political figures from different political parties - including former Senator Shafqat Mehmood, ex-district Nazims Raja Tariq Kiani, Javed Kahlun, former MNA Riffat Javed - announced joining the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) on Wednesday.
PPP Lahore ex-president Asgher Gujjer, former PML-N MPA Zia Ahmed Khan, former tehsil Nazim, Sargodha, Ali Asgher Laari, Awami National Party Punjab (Women Wing) president Neelam Shah, Gujjer Khan ex-Nazim Tariq Kiani joined the PTI along with their thousands of supporters, expressing confidence in the leadership of Imran Khan.
“Even the US has started to feel the wind of change in Pakistan,” said PTI chief Imran Khan, while responding to a question related with the statement of US high ups about the PTI’s rising popularity in the country.
Responding to a question about his meeting with Cameron Munter, Imran said that he had met him a few months back.
To a query about his meeting with the military hierarchy, he said that he had never met Gen Kayani in individual capacity.
He said that he had had only one meeting with ISI chief Gen Shuja Pasha in which he had discussed the issue of drone strikes in Pakistan and the wave of terrorism in the country.
Challenging the Sharifs and Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Imran said he would declare his assets after Muharram ul Haram and the PML-N leadership should also come up with complete detail of the properties they possessed in London as well as in other parts of the world.
To another question related with the call of ‘long march’ against the Zardari government, Imran said the PTI would not become a part of any such call given by PML-N, adding that ‘N’ League was the supporter of status quo and wanted to take its turn after the PPP whereas the PTI struggle was against the status quo.
He said both PPP and PML-N might once again get united against the PTI as both parties had the same agenda of remaining in power. The partnership had ruined the country, he said.
To a question about the sealing of PTI office in Lahore by the Punjab government, he said the Sharifs were acting like dictators, asking them to avoid such tactics.
He said whenever the PML-N had come into power, it forgot all democratic norms and started victimizing its rivals. He said the tsunami of the PTI had scared everyone and the wave would break every barrier that came in its way. To a query why the PTI was allowing the old faces to join its fold, Imran replied, “Should I import faces from other countries? It’s all about a leader; if the leader is fair, his team will work well.”
He said the PTI would not ignore its committed workers. To a question about Shah Mehmood Qureshi, he said it was his choice to join any party.
To a question about the issue of South Punjab, he said that he was in favour of new provinces but this must not be done in haste. He said there must be a debate over this issue and all the aspects should be discussed before making any such discussion.
When asked to comment over the memo scandal, he said that the resignation of Hussain Haqqani from the slot of Ambassador was not enough, calling for judicial inquiry to bring facts to the surface.
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With the current rate of corruption along with debt financing and growing Defense expenditures
1. Pakistan will run out of money for importing fuel by the mid 2012
2. In 2013 GOP will have no money to pay pensions and pays for many
3. Pakistan will have to cut defense or default on local and international loan payments
4. PIA , Railway , Steal mill and PSO will default
Just by cutting down on corruption Pakistan can be saved but the current GOP is shameless corrupt. People of Pakistan has to vote for some one who can bring down corruption else bankruptcy and no defense money.
The GOP is printing money like crazy resulting increased inflation and if they go to IMF will result in huge increases in utility bills for Pakistanis.
Musharraf ,PPP , PML, MQM and ANP all had big share in WOT money but now US will not give hand outs any more, they are packing up for the costly wars.
Even US ambassador to Pakistan has admitted that all the US aid went in to corruption and common people got nothing out of it.
1. Pakistan will run out of money for importing fuel by the mid 2012
2. In 2013 GOP will have no money to pay pensions and pays for many
3. Pakistan will have to cut defense or default on local and international loan payments
4. PIA , Railway , Steal mill and PSO will default
Just by cutting down on corruption Pakistan can be saved but the current GOP is shameless corrupt. People of Pakistan has to vote for some one who can bring down corruption else bankruptcy and no defense money.
The GOP is printing money like crazy resulting increased inflation and if they go to IMF will result in huge increases in utility bills for Pakistanis.
Musharraf ,PPP , PML, MQM and ANP all had big share in WOT money but now US will not give hand outs any more, they are packing up for the costly wars.
Even US ambassador to Pakistan has admitted that all the US aid went in to corruption and common people got nothing out of it.
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Politicians continue flocking to PTI
LAHORE - Imran Khan’s triumphing stride continues and this time he succeeded in denting the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Lahore, as former PPP Lahore president Chaudhry Asghar Gujjar along with a large number of PPP members joined the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI).
Prominent figures joining the PTI on Wednesday include former PPP senator Shafqat Mahmood and Awami National Party (ANP) leader Neelam Shah, among a dozen politicians from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the PML-Quaid.
Imran Khan after arriving from London spent a busy day in collecting more and more members for his party. Khan refused to comment on the meeting between Shah Mahmood Qureshi and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, however confirmed that his party had already invited Qureshi into its fold. At the residence of Shafqat Mahmood, the PTI chief said the PPP and the PML-N were not political parties but dynasties of specific families, and that their members were like the servants of those families.
Imran said that after the month of Muharram, he would publicly announce the details of his properties and assets. He said the Punjab government was not permitting the PTI to hold a rally on November 26 at Shujaabad, where notables of Multan were expected to join the party. He warned the Punjab government to refrain from using such tactics to resist the PTI. He announced to hold a rally in Karachi on December 25.
Later at his residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, Khan said the nation in the coming days would hear “more good news” of politicians entering the PTI. While welcoming the fresh entrants, Khan announced that only those who had a strong belief and faith in the party’s manifesto would be allowed to stay in the PTI.
Responding to a query on including old political faces in his party, the PTI chief said the new members “were from Pakistan and not imported from abroad”. He added that a scrutiny committee of the party had been formed and a parliamentary board of the party would finalise the names of the candidates for the next election. He made it clear that the PTI would prefer new faces as candidates in the next election.
Among those joining the PTI on Wednesday, prominent figures include former PPP senator Shafqat Mahmood, former PPP-Lahore president Chaudhry Asghar Gujjar, PPP-Lahore Vice President Mian Aslam, Rahimyar Khan District Bar President Hassan Nawaz Niazi, Sheikh Anwar, Manzoor Warraich, former PML-N MPA Zia Ahmed Khan, former Sargodha tehsil nazim Asghar Larri, former Narowal nazim Javaid Kahlon, former Rawalpindi Nazim Raja Tariq Kiani, ANP-Punjab women wing president Neelam Shah and former MNA Riffat Kahlon.
Earlier talking to reporters at Lahore Airport after returning from London, Khan urged the formation of a judicial commission to probe the memo controversy. He held President Asif Ali Zardari responsible for the issue.
The memogate scandal should be investigated at a higher level. If it is true then it is treason against the state. Resignation of Hussain Haqqani is a correct step. Zardari is the person who is really responsible for this issue,” Khan said. He said the formation of a commission by the government in this regard was purposeless.
“Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari are brothers and both are tax evaders,” he said, adding, “Their wealth is lying in offshore accounts.” Khan said the PML-N and the PPP had destroyed the country.
To a question about his meeting with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, he said, “I feel no need to hide anything. I had told one-and-a-half-year earlier that I held a meeting with ISI chief General Shujaa Pasha regarding the ongoing war against terrorism. Later, I neither met General Kiani nor General Pasha. Nawaz Sharif and other persons run after them to have a meeting.”
When asked about his meeting with US Ambassador Cameron Munter in the presence of the ISI chief, Khan said that he would sue the British newspaper in a UK court for publishing a fake report about the meeting.
He said Nawaz Sharif had increased the number of his factories from one to 27. “The Sharifs are a by-product of the establishment. They have been brought up in the nursery of establishment and are now living in their Raiwind palace,” he charged.
He said Nawaz had obtained Rs 3.5 million from the ISI, and a case in this regard was pending in the court. “The Supreme Court should hear this case so that people could know who received money and up to what extent. Nawaz Sharif should quit the politics now.”
Regarding his former wife’s visit to Pakistan, he said, “My wife came to Pakistan with her family and the PML-N unleashed a mudslinging campaign against her that she had come in connection with my public meetings. The PML-N also charged her with working for the Jewish lobby despite the fact that her family is Christian.”
To a question about the military operation in tribal areas, he said the military option was not a solution to terrorism, adding that the whole world had recognised dialogue as the only option to address the issue of terrorism.
“The US is fighting in Afghanistan for the last 10 years, but no solution has been evolved. Therefore, the Afghan issue could be resolved through talks,” he stressed.
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LAHORE - Imran Khan’s triumphing stride continues and this time he succeeded in denting the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Lahore, as former PPP Lahore president Chaudhry Asghar Gujjar along with a large number of PPP members joined the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI).
Prominent figures joining the PTI on Wednesday include former PPP senator Shafqat Mahmood and Awami National Party (ANP) leader Neelam Shah, among a dozen politicians from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the PML-Quaid.
Imran Khan after arriving from London spent a busy day in collecting more and more members for his party. Khan refused to comment on the meeting between Shah Mahmood Qureshi and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, however confirmed that his party had already invited Qureshi into its fold. At the residence of Shafqat Mahmood, the PTI chief said the PPP and the PML-N were not political parties but dynasties of specific families, and that their members were like the servants of those families.
Imran said that after the month of Muharram, he would publicly announce the details of his properties and assets. He said the Punjab government was not permitting the PTI to hold a rally on November 26 at Shujaabad, where notables of Multan were expected to join the party. He warned the Punjab government to refrain from using such tactics to resist the PTI. He announced to hold a rally in Karachi on December 25.
Later at his residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, Khan said the nation in the coming days would hear “more good news” of politicians entering the PTI. While welcoming the fresh entrants, Khan announced that only those who had a strong belief and faith in the party’s manifesto would be allowed to stay in the PTI.
Responding to a query on including old political faces in his party, the PTI chief said the new members “were from Pakistan and not imported from abroad”. He added that a scrutiny committee of the party had been formed and a parliamentary board of the party would finalise the names of the candidates for the next election. He made it clear that the PTI would prefer new faces as candidates in the next election.
Among those joining the PTI on Wednesday, prominent figures include former PPP senator Shafqat Mahmood, former PPP-Lahore president Chaudhry Asghar Gujjar, PPP-Lahore Vice President Mian Aslam, Rahimyar Khan District Bar President Hassan Nawaz Niazi, Sheikh Anwar, Manzoor Warraich, former PML-N MPA Zia Ahmed Khan, former Sargodha tehsil nazim Asghar Larri, former Narowal nazim Javaid Kahlon, former Rawalpindi Nazim Raja Tariq Kiani, ANP-Punjab women wing president Neelam Shah and former MNA Riffat Kahlon.
Earlier talking to reporters at Lahore Airport after returning from London, Khan urged the formation of a judicial commission to probe the memo controversy. He held President Asif Ali Zardari responsible for the issue.
The memogate scandal should be investigated at a higher level. If it is true then it is treason against the state. Resignation of Hussain Haqqani is a correct step. Zardari is the person who is really responsible for this issue,” Khan said. He said the formation of a commission by the government in this regard was purposeless.
“Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari are brothers and both are tax evaders,” he said, adding, “Their wealth is lying in offshore accounts.” Khan said the PML-N and the PPP had destroyed the country.
To a question about his meeting with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, he said, “I feel no need to hide anything. I had told one-and-a-half-year earlier that I held a meeting with ISI chief General Shujaa Pasha regarding the ongoing war against terrorism. Later, I neither met General Kiani nor General Pasha. Nawaz Sharif and other persons run after them to have a meeting.”
When asked about his meeting with US Ambassador Cameron Munter in the presence of the ISI chief, Khan said that he would sue the British newspaper in a UK court for publishing a fake report about the meeting.
He said Nawaz Sharif had increased the number of his factories from one to 27. “The Sharifs are a by-product of the establishment. They have been brought up in the nursery of establishment and are now living in their Raiwind palace,” he charged.
He said Nawaz had obtained Rs 3.5 million from the ISI, and a case in this regard was pending in the court. “The Supreme Court should hear this case so that people could know who received money and up to what extent. Nawaz Sharif should quit the politics now.”
Regarding his former wife’s visit to Pakistan, he said, “My wife came to Pakistan with her family and the PML-N unleashed a mudslinging campaign against her that she had come in connection with my public meetings. The PML-N also charged her with working for the Jewish lobby despite the fact that her family is Christian.”
To a question about the military operation in tribal areas, he said the military option was not a solution to terrorism, adding that the whole world had recognised dialogue as the only option to address the issue of terrorism.
“The US is fighting in Afghanistan for the last 10 years, but no solution has been evolved. Therefore, the Afghan issue could be resolved through talks,” he stressed.
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Imran due in Peshawar today to set tempo in KP
PESHAWAR: Imran Khan is visiting the city and the suburban Jhagra village today to welcome a noted banker and a former PPP lawmaker into his party.
The banker is Muhammad Saleem Jan, the grandson of freedom fighter Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and cousin of Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan. His joining is symbolic because he is not a politician but made his mark as a banker. However, a no-confidence in his grandfather’s party and faith in Imran sends a very important message to ANP workers.
Saleem Jan will address a press conference with Imran on Friday at his University Town residence where he is hosting lunch for the PTI chief.
In the evening, the PTI chief will formally welcome Iftikhar Khan Jhagra, who quit PPP. The welcome will be accorded in a much-hyped rally in Jhagra village near Peshawar, where Imran will address party workers.
For PTI, former lawmaker Khurshid Azam’s joining created hopes of some kind of support in Hazara, the Muslim League stronghold. He belongs to an influential political family which had a long association with Muslim League. His grandfather, Sher Ahmad Khan, was chairman of Union Council Havelian during Ayub Khan’s regime.
His father Muhammad Azam Khan was jailed for participating in Nizam-e-Mustafa Movement. He contested election as an independent candidate in 1977 but lost. Khurshid Azam contested election from PF-37 (now PK-47) in 1997 and won. He said with confidence that he would win the seat again, this time from the PTI platform. “We have served people of this area and enjoy their support. Also, youth have stood up for change under the leadership of Imran,” he explained.
“[Pervez] Musharraf pressured us to quit PML-N and join PML-Q. He promised to make a member of our family district nazim, besides offering ticket but we refused,” Khurshid told The News, when asked why he ended his family’s long association with Muslim League.
“We did not abandon Nawaz Sharif in difficult times when he was deposed and jailed. Now we think he failed to play his role as opposition leader by allowing the current government to continue with its loot and plunder,” he added.
After getting a toehold in Hazara division where former provincial minister Yousaf Ayub Khan has also joined PTI, Imran is visiting Peshawar to address the Jhagra rally to set the tempo in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Though the party plans to hold “bigger than Lahore rally” in coming weeks, it has made all-out efforts to make the Jhagra event a big political show.
The newcomer Iftikhar Jhagra ran an aggressive media campaign including advertisements in Urdu and English language newspapers to pull a huge crowd. He has also installed massive billboards to publicise the rally. He is upbeat the rally will be “historic.” The public meeting, he told a press conference on Wednesday, “will leave a significant impact on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics.”
In another encouraging development for the PTI, an entire PK-77 chapter of the ANP in Buner district switched loyalty to Tehrik-e-Insaf.
PESHAWAR: Imran Khan is visiting the city and the suburban Jhagra village today to welcome a noted banker and a former PPP lawmaker into his party.
The banker is Muhammad Saleem Jan, the grandson of freedom fighter Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and cousin of Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan. His joining is symbolic because he is not a politician but made his mark as a banker. However, a no-confidence in his grandfather’s party and faith in Imran sends a very important message to ANP workers.
Saleem Jan will address a press conference with Imran on Friday at his University Town residence where he is hosting lunch for the PTI chief.
In the evening, the PTI chief will formally welcome Iftikhar Khan Jhagra, who quit PPP. The welcome will be accorded in a much-hyped rally in Jhagra village near Peshawar, where Imran will address party workers.
For PTI, former lawmaker Khurshid Azam’s joining created hopes of some kind of support in Hazara, the Muslim League stronghold. He belongs to an influential political family which had a long association with Muslim League. His grandfather, Sher Ahmad Khan, was chairman of Union Council Havelian during Ayub Khan’s regime.
His father Muhammad Azam Khan was jailed for participating in Nizam-e-Mustafa Movement. He contested election as an independent candidate in 1977 but lost. Khurshid Azam contested election from PF-37 (now PK-47) in 1997 and won. He said with confidence that he would win the seat again, this time from the PTI platform. “We have served people of this area and enjoy their support. Also, youth have stood up for change under the leadership of Imran,” he explained.
“[Pervez] Musharraf pressured us to quit PML-N and join PML-Q. He promised to make a member of our family district nazim, besides offering ticket but we refused,” Khurshid told The News, when asked why he ended his family’s long association with Muslim League.
“We did not abandon Nawaz Sharif in difficult times when he was deposed and jailed. Now we think he failed to play his role as opposition leader by allowing the current government to continue with its loot and plunder,” he added.
After getting a toehold in Hazara division where former provincial minister Yousaf Ayub Khan has also joined PTI, Imran is visiting Peshawar to address the Jhagra rally to set the tempo in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Though the party plans to hold “bigger than Lahore rally” in coming weeks, it has made all-out efforts to make the Jhagra event a big political show.
The newcomer Iftikhar Jhagra ran an aggressive media campaign including advertisements in Urdu and English language newspapers to pull a huge crowd. He has also installed massive billboards to publicise the rally. He is upbeat the rally will be “historic.” The public meeting, he told a press conference on Wednesday, “will leave a significant impact on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics.”
In another encouraging development for the PTI, an entire PK-77 chapter of the ANP in Buner district switched loyalty to Tehrik-e-Insaf.
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It is not gonna happen at all!!! Imran is being brought anyways ( atleast an effort is being made; it has always succeeded in the past ( Muslim League-created by Zia Ul Haq, MQM etc) it might succeed this time too. We will have to wait and see. By the way, how is Imran Khan going to tackle extremists? Extremists are not willing to lay arms, so signing peace agreement has no significance. Imran Khan seems to be neither condemning Taliban nor USA. He simply has turned his attention away from the biggest evils of Pakistan
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Imran Khan did not field a candidate in PK 61. He knows well what his popularity is like in Pakhtunkhwa. Salim Jan has never supported ANP. He has been a business man. his joining PTI does not send any message to the heirs of Pakhtunkhwa. Iftikhar Jhagra is spending millions to make the rally a success ! Is this what millions of rupees are worth for? just to make a rally successfull ! Double Standards ! Imran says one thing and does something else. Wake up people ! Open your eyes ! Imran is another PML-Q, PML-N, IJI etc the KING's PARTY !!!!!!
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Mr hiring a ground arranging the step takes money and I have people in ISI they are not supporting him you wake up and know the truth sir before talking and he has always talked about Tribal Cause if you want to close your ears no body can do nothing about it
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Mr hiring a ground arranging the step takes money and I have people in ISI they are not supporting him you wake up and know the truth sir before talking and he has always talked about Tribal Cause if you want to close your ears no body can do nothing about it
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